2009 Can-AM Spyder GS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 50%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,120miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Can-AM Spyder GS, 50% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,120 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While operating my 2009 can am spyder, the power steering unit locked up causing me to veer across 2 lanes of traffic. This happened 6 times in a 1 hour period and then 2 times while riding back home. This issue happened once before on august 10th but the effects were not as strong and I attributed this to the road conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #10297704, filed 2009-12, 4,120 miles“When traveling on highway, spyder drifted toward to the right. Tried to correct drift, but steering was locked. Had to apply excessive force to correct drift, then steering broke loose and sharply jerked to the left. No on-coming traffic but it was enough to enter the oncoming lane. This continued to occur and scheduled a steering update with dealer. After the dealer installed the update, on the way home (approx. 50 mile trip) the same thing began to occur, only worst. By the time I got home, it was beginning to be so severe that it was difficult to just stay in my lane of traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10298215, filed 2010-01, 900 miles“I have a Can-Am spyder se5 with 3000 miles on it. I took it in for a checkup, a required. I had no previous steering problem. They, the dealer was to comply with your updates on this vehicle. The dealer completed the updates. When I started the bike up the engine light came on with a reading across the screen stating to check dp5 . I called the service manager out to see the problem. He had his technician redue the undate procedure. This didn't help the problem. The service manager told me he would call the factory on the 21st as he thought there was a problem with the steering unit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10289316, filed 2009-10, 3,283 miles“Bike went in (limp mode) because dynamicpower steering(dps) unit needs to be replaced, can am/brp had a recall of the (dps) units on september 7,2010, however is now refusing to repair my Can-Am pursuant to said recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10763317, filed 2015-09, 11,000 miles“Steering lock on can am spyder while driving. Steering locked up several times and had to be pushed quite hard to correct the problem, thus causing the immediate jerking of the wheels, while moving. This was a dangerous situation and has LED to a lack of confidence in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10326677, filed 2010-04, 6,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032372Dec 3, 2008Can-am roadster (brp): some sm5 and se5 vehicles may experience any of the following symptoms: e or incorrect number in cluster gear indicator; intermittent power steering…
- 10030826Nov 28, 2008Can-am (brp). The new steering column is identical to the earlier version with the exception of how the top hub is fastened. On the original steering column, the hub was fastened…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 | 50% |
| 2008 | 20 | 65% |
Other parts of the 2009 Can-AM Spyder GS
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Can-AM Spyder GS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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